Name meaning
Sorrel
means “sorrel plant; reddish-brown”
- Origin
- Old French
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English
- Say it
- SOR-el
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Sorrel is a sour green herb, from the Old French sur, sour, and also a reddish-brown colour of horses. It is a rare nature name in Britain.
Roots
From Old French surele (sur, sour).
Where it is used
A plant name.
Sorrel name FAQ
What does the name Sorrel mean?
Sorrel means “sorrel plant; reddish-brown”. From Old French surele (sur, sour).
Where does the name Sorrel come from?
Sorrel is of Old French origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Sorrel?
Sorrel is usually pronounced SOR-el.
Is Sorrel a boy's or a girl's name?
Sorrel is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.